RVO Pilot Project: Oiconomy Pricing triggers value chain collaboration

On April 6th, 2022 three pilot companies shared the results of applying the Oiconomy Pricing approach in the final meeting of the pilot project funded by the Dutch Enterprise Agency RVO.

Verstegen Spices & Sauces B.V calculated the real price of pepper from Indonesia together with their pepper farmers in Bali. “We liked the process. The collaboration and transparency has given us a better perspective of the complexity. The Oiconomy Tool has definitely helped us. The responsible teams will determine interventions based on the results.”

Arte Group analysed the real price of a stone kitchen countertop, sourced from Spain, Turkey and Ukraine. Commenting on their experience they state: “Through using the tool, we could look into practical steps whereby we can share knowledge and help our suppliers to comply with international trade standards, through knowledge transfer”. 

ADMC Group looked at the real price of a pack heater produced in Egypt. ”Oiconomy was a great tool to look into our hidden costs and analyse our CSR measures in the company and in our first-tier suppliers. Through using the tool, we could look into practical steps whereby we can share knowledge and help our suppliers to comply with international trade standards, through knowledge transfer”.

Are you curious what the full hidden prevention costs are, and for which sustainability aspects? Have a look at the full report and the case studies: Verstegen, ARTE, ADMC.